Xiaomi's tablet aims to challenge Apple's iPad

Xiaomi Corp unveiled its first tablet product on Thursday, challenging the iPad's dominance in the sector.

The Xiaomi Tablet, which looks almost exactly like Apple Inc's iPad Mini series, will become the strongest challenger for the iPad, said Lei Jun, founder and chief executive officer of the Beijing-based company. It goes on sale next month.

"Apple should feel some pressure, because our product will let it know not every Android tablet is resting in a drawer somewhere," said Lei.